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Nik Eames
Nik is a male nickname/moniker derived from the Ancient Greek word ''νίκη'' (nike), meaning 'victory'. The name Nik is a shortened form that has several origins. One of the interpretations is that the name comes from Nike, the mythological goddess of victory. In another interpretation it is an abbreviation of the name Nikat, which means 'spiritual man', and according to a third interpretation it is a derivative of the names Nike or Nikica, which refer to victory. Sometimes the name is a diminutive of Dominic, which means 'one who belongs to God'. In the Kelantan state of Malaysia and the Pattani province of Thailand, ''Nik'' is an inherited title. Notable people with the given name or nickname include: * Nik Bärtsch (born 1971), Swiss pianist, composer and producer * Nik Bonitto (born 1999), American football player * Nik Caner-Medley (born 1983), American basketball player * Nik Cohn (born 1946), British rock journalist * Nik Constantinou (born 1999), Australian-American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nike (mythology)
In Greek mythology and ancient religion, Nike () is the personification of the abstract concept of victory. She was the goddess of victory in battle, as well as in other kinds of contests. According to Hesiod's'' Theogony'', she is the daughter of Styx and the Titan Pallas, and the sister of similar personifications: Zelus, Kratos, and Bia (i.e. Rivalry, Strength, and Force). What little mythology Nike had involved her close association with the gods Zeus and Athena. She was one of the first gods to support Zeus in his overthrow of the Titans, and because of this Zeus always kept Nike with him. Nonnus makes her the attendant of Athena, and gives her a role in Zeus' victory over Typhon. In Athens, she was particularly associated with Athena, and the cult of Athena Nike. In art Nike is typically portrayed as winged and moving at great speed. Her Roman equivalent is the goddess Victoria. Etymology The name derives from the Greek noun ''níkē'' meaning "victory", "upper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nik Stauskas
Nikolas Tomas Stauskas (born October 7, 1993) is a Canadian former professional basketball player who played six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A shooting guard, Stauskas played two seasons of college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball, Michigan Wolverines from 2012 to 2014. He was drafted eighth overall in the 2014 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. Stauskas, whose family is of Lithuanian heritage, is a member of the Canada men's national basketball team, Canadian national team. As a freshman for the 2012–13 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, 2012–13 Michigan Wolverines, Stauskas was named ''Sports Illustrated'' National Freshman of the Week once, Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week three times and to the Wayman Tisdale Award, United States Basketball Writers Association's National Freshman of the Year, top 12 midseason list. During the 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, he earned South All-Regional Team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick (given Name)
Nick is a masculine given name. It is also often encountered as a short form (hypocorism) of the given names Nicholas, Nicola (name), Nicola, Nicolas (given name), Nicolas, Nikola, Nicolai (given name), Nicolai or Nicodemus (other), Nicodemus. It may refer to: Given name A *Nick Abbot (born 1960), British broadcaster and radio talk show host *Nick Abendanon (born 1986), Dutch rugby player *Nick Abruzzese (born 1999), American ice hockey player *Nick Acquaviva (1927–2003), American composer and band leader *Nick Adams (other), multiple people *Nick Adduci (1929–2005), American football player *Nick Adenhart (1986–2009), American baseball player *Nick Afoa (born 1986), New Zealand tenor and rugby union player *Nick Ahmed (born 1990), American baseball player *Nick Akins (born 1961), American CEO of American Electric Power *Nick Aldis (born 1986), English wrestler *Nick Allegretti (born 1996), American football player *Nick Allen (catcher), Nick Allen (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nik P
Nikolaus Presnik (born 6 April 1962), better known as Nik P., is an Austrian schlager singer. Biography Born in Friesach, Nik P. moved to Straßburg, Austria with his family after the death of his mother. He learned to play the guitar at a young age and at age 19 he established—together with his cousin Gottfried Notsch—the musical group Reflex, playing local gigs. He met producer Klaus Bartelmuss recording his first studio album ''Gebrochenes Herz'' as 'Nik P und Band' in 1997. His debut single was "Dream Lover". In 2005, Nik P. separated from Reflex and his album ''Lebenslust und Leidenschaft'' was certified platinum in Austria. In 2007, the song " Ein Stern (...der deinen Namen trägt)", performed by Nik P. and DJ Ötzi, became a big commercial success, peaking at number 1 in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. It was certified platinum both in Austria and Germany and gold in Switzerland. In 2008, based on this success, he won the Echo Music Prize for "Single of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nik & Jay
Nik & Jay is a Danish hip-hop/pop duo made of Niclas Genckel Petersen (born 8 November 1980 in Herlev Herlev is a suburb about 11 km northwest of Copenhagen city centre, bordering Rødovre to the south, Ballerup to the west and Gladsaxe Municipality, Gladsaxe to the north. It is the site of the municipal council of Herlev Municipality, Denma ...) and Jannik Brandt Thomsen (born 16 June 1981). Their #2 single "Hot!" won them Hit of the Year and Best New Artist at the Danish Music Awards in 2003. Other hits have included "En Dag Tilbage" (One Day Left), "Lækker" (Hot), "Kan Du Høre Hende Synge?" (Can you hear her sing?) and "Boing!". They released a CD and DVD of their concert tour from 2003. The single "Boing!" and the album, ''3: Fresh - Fri - Fly'' have given them even more success and a bigger variety of ages among the fans. Nik and Jay played soccer together in Værløse, Denmark during their youth. Nik sang in a punk band and rollerbladed while Jay was a pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
